ALICO Building, Historic office building in downtown Waco, Texas
Description
ALICO Building is an office tower in downtown Waco, Texas. It stands 282 feet (86 meters) tall with 22 floors clad in brick and terra cotta, while the ground floors are finished with polished granite and Bedford limestone.
History
Construction was completed in 1911 at a cost equivalent to several million dollars today, and the tower was the tallest west of the Mississippi River until 1929. Its completion marked the rise of Waco as a regional business center in Texas.
Culture
The name comes from American Life Insurance Company, whose headquarters have operated here for more than a century. The entrance hall shows decorated ceilings and arches from the years before World War I that recall European banking halls.
Practical
The tower remains an active office complex with shops on the ground floor. Visitors can view the facade and public areas on the ground level without prior arrangement.
Did you know?
During excavation, workers struck an underground lake 40 feet (12 meters) down before reaching bedrock. This discovery delayed foundation work for several weeks.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Texas).
McLane Stadium
3.4 km
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
1.3 km
Waco Mammoth National Monument
6.8 km
Floyd Casey Stadium
3.3 km
Waco Suspension Bridge
625 m
Waco Lake
8.6 km
Ferrell Center
2.7 km
Waco High School
531 m
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
1.4 km
Dr. Pepper Museum building
292 m
Cameron Park Zoo
2.1 km
Baylor Ballpark
2.4 km
Waco Mammoth National Monument Welcome Center
6.9 km
Extraco Events Center
5.6 km
Mayborn Museum Complex
1.7 km
Red Men Museum and Library
5.5 km
Municipal Stadium
1.7 km
Washington Avenue Bridge
559 m
Hawaiian Falls Waco
5.2 km
Praetorian Building
205 m
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
1.4 km
Practically Pikasso
4.9 km
Texas Ranger Research Center
1.3 km
Waco Hippodrome Theatre
349 m
Susan L. Sistrunk Fine Art Gallery
2.1 km
Waco Traffic Circle
3.7 km
Waco Mammoth Dig Shelter
6.8 km
Earle-Harrison House
2.1 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes